Industry gloom to cast shadow on LA Auto Show

Courtesy Newsvine - business  Mon, 11/17/2008 - 16:17

New cars are supposed to be the main attraction when the Los Angeles Auto Show kicks off Wednesday, but dreadful U.S. sales, bailout hearings in Congress, and General Motors' decision to all but pull out of the event are sure to be the elephants on the showroom floor.


 

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